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Peacock Alley

4.0 (40 reviews)
Closed 6:30 am - 10:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Christina B.

My friend and I came here on a whim since we were all dressed up and nearby at a garden soirée. We sat at the bar for a few hours and reveled in the beautiful, sexy ambiance. You have to experience the scale of this lobby--it'll absolutely 'wow' you. Harrison at the front desk informed us there's a signature scent pumped though the vents to evoke a 'sense of place.' We ordered the Wagyu beef sliders, parmesan truffle fries, and the Sancerre. While everything is a bit overpriced, the whole experience is a fun splurge. The sliders are very mini but the fries are a delicious standout (ask for the dipping sauces, they're delightful). Our two bartenders were Serbians named Marko who supplied us with great service and stimulating conversation. We sat next to a delightful dinner companion, which helped make the night even more social.

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Gary G.

My wife and I came here prior to the nearby restaurant opening in order to kill time and have a drink. We each had a non-alcoholic drink given our diets, along with some hummus. Likely overpriced but it was delicious and a great atmosphere to spend some quality time together. They had an afternoon tea going on so no tables were available and we were able to get the last two seats at the bar. We always enjoy coming here given the interior decorations for the cherry blossom festival that we missed at their peak outside but got a picture near the tree here.

Clara K.

We stopped by here for some tea after having one brunch near by. You must make a reservation for high tea experience. Since we didn't have one, we just settled with some tea and dessert. Their service was great and live up to the name. Dessert and tea were great. Decoration is amazing and elegant. Pretty neat place to relax with some tea or drinks. Definitely will come back for high tea experience.

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Victoria M.

Peacock alley is such a gem in DC. It easily a spot you can dress up for or go in as you are. The drinks are great and the service is top tier. If you don't have a reservation, the bar is a great spot to sit for a beat. I will warn, during busy periods a reservation is recommended. I went with a friend to an afternoon tea service. She is vegetarian, and as their regular tea service menu includes meat, and they were able to accommodate and modify with vegetarian substitutes. There was one chicken substitute croissant sandwich that I wanted a second of! The experience of a tea can be hit or miss depending on the food, but I was very pleased with the options. Overall I really enjoy peacock alley and do recommend. I prefer in a more casual, cocktail setting, but the tea was fun. There are so many options here that there's no way to be disappointed. Pro tip- go to the clock tower and the pop down for a drink!

Han P.

Went here recently for my birthday dinner. It was the perfect spot to celebrate! The food was delicious, the birthday surprise was so exciting as well. Beautiful place to relax and enjoy a good meal. Service was quick, friendly, and very accommodating.

Maria-Elena T.

I've been here so many times. Atmosphere is a solid 5! Service not consistent. Have sat at the bar, stood at the bar, and had cocktails at a table. You ask for a drink at the bar and they wait on someone else. You sit at a table, turn your head, and they take the drink although it still has another sip or two. Despite that I will always recommend this place for evening cocktails. Perfect stop after an event. This time I went for lunch during the day during the week. I was really craving the smashburger at Bazaar but it was closed for lunch (and recently learned it is closing for good). I sat at a table Peacock ally and the service was perfect. He said I would not be disappointed in the smashburger. I was not disappointed. It was very good. Cooked like I like it. I got the salad instead of fries. Had water although the espresso martini the woman at the next table was having looked good! Price point what you would expect in a historic building in downtown DC housing a luxury hotel.

Dominique S.

The tea selection is vast and very tasty. When you're seated they ask if you'd like champagne or sparkling cider. We thought this was included in the experience. Came to find out each glass of champagne was $20 and the cider was $8. We were disappointed this wasn't mentioned since we would have declined considering the tea service itself is $90 a person. Fun experience but not sure it's worth it.

Jemily H.

I've had tea service here two times, one time for the cherry blossom tea, and one time for regular tea. Every time I am truly mesmerized and transfixed by the venue itself the flowers, the harvest, the bar the environment is stunning, and that is for certain. However, unfortunately, neither of the tea, nor the food that accompanies the tea to me has ever been worth the price point. I decided to try a new tea and I tried the ginger Yuzu tea. The ginger is very overpowering and once it sits in the pot for too long, it becomes even more overpowering. The servers were pretty busy this weekend with the first official weekend of Cherry Blossom tea, so they never came around to refill our hot water. My friends did enjoy their green tea. I would say stick to the classics when it comes to the tea even the lavender black tea is very weak in it's lavender flavor. The servers make it a point to mention that everything is prepared every morning yet the finger sandwich sandwiches are usually an edible in my opinion. If there was any respite to that it would be the scones. The scones are usually very delicious in the scones I had in my tower. Lychee rose ones were truly impeccable. I'm happy I had some of those because I did end up unfortunately being unable to eat the blue crab finger sandwich due to the fishiness. Usually when crab smells like that it isn't fresh. We were there to celebrate a birthday (and of course mentioned it in the booking) and Peacock alley did not do anything to celebrate my friend out of the ordinary. In summary, I always leave here happy to have sat in the lobby and caught up with my friends, but never happy with the price point or really with the empty tummy. I leave with after. I truly do not suggest this place for high tea. It's hard to say because it's obviously classic and iconic for so many reasons I would say just plan to come here for a drink. There are many high tea places in DC that are truly scrumptious and worth the price point. The 20% included gratuity on top of an already expensive experience is just way too much.

Jinny T.

We came to Peacock Ally because we stayed at the hotel. The ambience is gorgeous and apparently it's more like a bar/open area. The seatings are most sofas and the cozy chairs. We order the Mediterranean platter, honey prosciutto pizza, & grilled octopus for appetizers. My favorite dish was the octopus. The charred aroma of the octopus and the pumpkin risotto underneath made this dish perfect. This is meant to be the "to share" dish but I just want to have it all to myself. The appetizers were all great. I did have high expectations of this place because of the location and the decorations. The only disappointment was my main course. I ordered the medium rare beef tenderloin but it came to be more cooked than medium well. I hardly saw any pink inside. This place is worth coming back. I'll come here next time when I stay at the hotel again.

Lakeisha S.

Everything I had was a 10 out of 10. We were at the bar via Peacock Alley via The Waldorf Astoria DC. I was a bit bummed out that they did not have any pumpkin spice inspired drinks for the Fall season. The bartender instead gave me a fall themed pomegranate margarita that tasted sooooooo amazing. I ordered the Charred Octopus (pumpkin risotto) & it was probably one the best octopus dishes I've ever had. My friend ordered the curry soup and crab cake, both big portions and he really loved it all. His drink was the Blossom & he thoroughly enjoyed it too. Whenever I have time, I would definitely come back here. The ambiance is so Fall festive and the staff was very friendly and delightful. I highly recommend and would love to come back for their highly sought after afternoon tea whenever I have more free time.

Christine H.

The Waldorf is a solid place for drinks. Is it worth the price? Possibly, as the drinks are quite stiff and will surprise you with the depth of it all. Is it worth the ambiance? Definitely -- all seasons will allure you with specialized decorations that give you a perfect balance with over-the-top luxury. I haven't tried the bites at the bar but the olives are nicely briny and plump -- a great pre-dinner destination to start an evening of celebration.

Danan R.

We stopped by to grab dinner - due to sheer convenience as this was right in the lobby - and our experience definitely exceeded expectations. Do not skip out on the burger or lamb tangine. Both were superb. The burger was tender, flavorful, and juicy, accompanied with crispy fries. The lamb tagline was sublime - juicy, fork tender, and flavorful without a hint of gaminess - and served alongside a fluffy portion of couscous. We also got a side of kale risotto which was nicely creamy. The only meh item was the mushroom and kale truffle pizza but even that was ok. Service was fantastic and the searing ever spacious. Our baby had room at the table, which made for a stress free meal. Worth a stop especially if you are staying at the hotel!

Trendy D.

Such a fun spot for afternoon tea. The ambiance here is EVERYTHING! Two things to know is that they only have two tea times which is 11am and 2 pm. I didn't know this and we arrived early hoping to be seated and had to wait until 2 pm. Also, they have a live harpist that plays at each tea time. In addition to this, every couple months they have a new theme. We joined them for the Winter Afternoon tea, but in a few weeks they'll have a cherry blossom theme happening. The price for the tea is $120 and it comes with one tea pot, 3 savory options and tons of sweets. I ordered the Nutcracker which I thoroughly enjoyed. The chocolate peppermint hot coco was alright and the dragon well wasn't strong and was a super light green tea. $40 valet parking is available They're located inside of the hotel. I highly recommend booking a reservation because they have limited seats. I don't think it's a walk in spot. Service was great and accommodating, I'll be coming back. There's also a regular menu and restaurant inside

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